City gets Diwali fire shield: 350 personnel, 7 temporary posts | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh_ With just two days left for Diwali, markets across Chandigarh witnessed a rush of shoppers busy making last-minute preparations for the festival of lights. From dry fruits and sweets to gifts, decorative items and festive essentials, people were seen visiting shops to pick up items for their homes and loved ones. Markets were lined with colourful displays of diyas, decorative lights, door hangings, torans and other materials used to adorn house entrances. Roadside vendors also set up temporary stalls selling festive goods, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Several shops selling dry fruits, gift hampers and household decorations attracted customers throughout the day. The festive rush also resulted in heavy traffic congestion on several roads and around busy market areas, with vehicles moving slowly amid the increased footfall. Shopkeepers and vendors hoped for brisk sales in the remaining days as residents continued their Diwali shopping and preparations ahead of the celebrations. Photo_ BALISH AHUJA Chandigarh_ With just two days left for Diwali, markets across Chandigarh witnessed a rush of shoppers busy making last-minute preparations for the festival of lights. From dry fruits and sweets to gifts, decorative items and festive essentials, people were seen visiting shops to pick up items for their homes and loved ones. Markets were lined with colourful displays of diyas, decorative lights, door hangings, torans and other materials used to adorn house entrances. Roadside vendors also set up temporary stalls selling festive goods, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Several shops selling dry fruits, gift hampers and household decorations attracted customers throughout the day. The festive rush also resulted in heavy traffic congestion on several roads and around busy market areas, with vehicles moving slowly amid the increased footfall. Shopkeepers and vendors hoped for brisk sales in the remaining days as residents continued their Diwali shopping and preparations ahead of the celebrations. Photo_ BALISH AHUJA

With crowds swelling at key Chandigarh markets, temporary fire posts will be stationed at seven busy locations for quicker emergency response

With crowds swelling at key Chandigarh markets, temporary fire posts will be stationed at seven busy locations for quicker emergency response

With crowds swelling at key Chandigarh markets, temporary fire posts will be stationed at seven busy locations for quicker emergency response

With crowds swelling at key Chandigarh markets, temporary fire posts will be stationed at seven busy locations for quicker emergency response

With crowds swelling at key Chandigarh markets, temporary fire posts will be stationed at seven busy locations for quicker emergency responseLISH AHUJA

Chandigarh_ With just two days left for Diwali, markets across Chandigarh witnessed a rush of shoppers busy making last-minute preparations for the festival of lights. From dry fruits and sweets to gifts, decorative items and festive essentials, people were seen visiting shops to pick up items for their homes and loved ones. Markets were lined with colourful displays of diyas, decorative lights, door hangings, torans and other materials used to adorn house entrances. Roadside vendors also set up temporary stalls selling festive goods, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Several shops selling dry fruits, gift hampers and household decorations attracted customers throughout the day. The festive rush also resulted in heavy traffic congestion on several roads and around busy market areas, with vehicles moving slowly amid the increased footfall. Shopkeepers and vendors hoped for brisk sales in the remaining days as residents continued their Diwali shopping and preparations ahead of the celebrations. Photo_ BALISH AHUJA Chandigarh_ With just two days left for Diwali, markets across Chandigarh witnessed a rush of shoppers busy making last-minute preparations for the festival of lights. From dry fruits and sweets to gifts, decorative items and festive essentials, people were seen visiting shops to pick up items for their homes and loved ones. Markets were lined with colourful displays of diyas, decorative lights, door hangings, torans and other materials used to adorn house entrances. Roadside vendors also set up temporary stalls selling festive goods, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Several shops selling dry fruits, gift hampers and household decorations attracted customers throughout the day. The festive rush also resulted in heavy traffic congestion on several roads and around busy market areas, with vehicles moving slowly amid the increased footfall. Shopkeepers and vendors hoped for brisk sales in the remaining days as residents continued their Diwali shopping and preparations ahead of the celebrations. Photo_ BALISH AHUJA

With crowds swelling at key Chandigarh markets, temporary fire posts will be stationed at seven busy locations for quicker emergency response

With crowds swelling at key Chandigarh markets, temporary fire posts will be stationed at seven busy locations for quicker emergency response

With crowds swelling at key Chandigarh markets, temporary fire posts will be stationed at seven busy locations for quicker emergency response

With crowds swelling at key Chandigarh markets, temporary fire posts will be stationed at seven busy locations for quicker emergency response

With crowds swelling at key Chandigarh markets, temporary fire posts will be stationed at seven busy locations for quicker emergency responseLISH AHUJA

Chandigarh_ With just two days left for Diwali, markets across Chandigarh witnessed a rush of shoppers busy making last-minute preparations for the festival of lights. From dry fruits and sweets to gifts, decorative items and festive essentials, people were seen visiting shops to pick up items for their homes and loved ones. Markets were lined with colourful displays of diyas, decorative lights, door hangings, torans and other materials used to adorn house entrances. Roadside vendors also set up temporary stalls selling festive goods, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Several shops selling dry fruits, gift hampers and household decorations attracted customers throughout the day. The festive rush also resulted in heavy traffic congestion on several roads and around busy market areas, with vehicles moving slowly amid the increased footfall. Shopkeepers and vendors hoped for brisk sales in the remaining days as residents continued their Diwali shopping and preparations ahead of the celebrations. Photo_ BALISH AHUJA Chandigarh_ With just two days left for Diwali, markets across Chandigarh witnessed a rush of shoppers busy making last-minute preparations for the festival of lights. From dry fruits and sweets to gifts, decorative items and festive essentials, people were seen visiting shops to pick up items for their homes and loved ones. Markets were lined with colourful displays of diyas, decorative lights, door hangings, torans and other materials used to adorn house entrances. Roadside vendors also set up temporary stalls selling festive goods, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Several shops selling dry fruits, gift hampers and household decorations attracted customers throughout the day. The festive rush also resulted in heavy traffic congestion on several roads and around busy market areas, with vehicles moving slowly amid the increased footfall. Shopkeepers and vendors hoped for brisk sales in the remaining days as residents continued their Diwali shopping and preparations ahead of the celebrations. Photo_ BALISH AHUJA

Chandigarh: The municipal corporation has put the city’s fire and rescue services on heightened alert for Diwali, deploying more than 350 personnel, setting up seven temporary fire posts at busy markets and cancelling leaves and weekly offs from Nov 7 to 9.The comprehensive mobilisation plan, issued by the chief fire officer, provides for deployment of station fire officers, leading firemen, firemen, drivers, administrative staff and additional manpower across the city to ensure quick response to emergencies during the festival.Seven temporary fire posts will operate Saturday and Sunday at Patel Market in Sector 15, Plaza Market in Sector 17, Sadar and Palika Bazaar in Sector 19, Aroma light point in Sector 22, grain market in Sector 26, Elante Mall and Housing Board light point in Manimajra.Additional fire tenders and other vehicles will also be deployed at the existing seven fire stations, while shift-wise duty rosters have been drawn up along with arrangements for firefighting equipment and other infrastructure.The MC said the heightened deployment was necessitated by the expected surge in traffic and crowds at marketplaces on Diwali, which falls on Nov 8, as well as the increased fire risk from candles, diyas and other festive activities.The objective, officials said, was to ensure that firefighting vehicles and personnel could respond within the shortest possible time and minimise the risk to life and property in the event of a blaze.All kinds of leave and weekly rest for fire and rescue services personnel have been restricted from Nov 7 to 9, and employees have been directed to remain at their workstations.DIWALI FIRE SHIELD350+ personnel deployed across the city7 temporary fire posts at busy markets and key locationsLeaves and weekly offs cancelled from Nov 7 to 9Extra fire tenders and manpower at regular fire stationsFire vehicles and equipment to undergo serviceability checksFirst-aid kits to be checked and expired medicines replacedOfficers to remain on round-the-clock heightened alertWhatsApp group to facilitate coordination among duty officials